VIX rises 5.8 percent as Treasury yields pressure stocks
Published on 10/08/2026 at 18:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- VIX traded at 15.96 points at 11:14 a.m. ET on October 8, 2026, up 5.8 percent.
- Higher Treasury yields and pressure on U.S. stocks lifted volatility pricing.
- Initial jobless claims fell to 197,000 against a 200,000 consensus estimate.
- The U.S. Treasury is scheduled to auction 30-year bonds at 1:00 p.m. ET.
VIX traded at 15.96 points at 11:14 a.m. ET on October 8, 2026, up 5.8 percent, as higher Treasury yields and weaker U.S. stocks lifted demand for protection. The Cboe showed the index opened at 15.68 points against a previous close of 15.08.
Bond pressure lifts volatility
U.S. equities came under pressure as long-term Treasury yields stayed near multidecade highs. Reuters said the bond market remained the main focus after recent Federal Reserve minutes signaled further rate increases and another Treasury auction was scheduled.
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 197,000 for the week ended October 3, below the 200,000 consensus estimate, while continuing claims rose to 1.71 million, Yahoo Finance reported.
What comes next
The U.S. Treasury is scheduled to auction 30-year bonds at 1:00 p.m. ET on October 8. XTB also lists a speech by Federal Reserve official Alberto Musalem later in the session. The auction and further central-bank commentary are the next dated market events for volatility pricing.
